Railroad signal technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Railroad signal technician demographics by:
Railroad signal technician gender statistics
5.6% of railroad signal technicians are women and 94.4% of railroad signal technicians are men.
- Male, 94.4%
- Female, 5.6%
Railroad signal technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.4% |
| Female | 5.6% |
Railroad signal technician gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,972
Female income
$44,635
Railroad signal technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in railroad signal technician positions over time. Currently, 5.6% of railroad signal technicians are female.
Railroad signal technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2011 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2012 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2013 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 96.68% | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2017 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2018 | 95.19% | 4.81% |
| 2019 | 95.10% | 4.90% |
| 2020 | 95.96% | 4.04% |
| 2021 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
Railroad signal technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared railroad signal technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Railroad Signal Technician | 94% | 6% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Railroad signal technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among railroad signal technicians is White, which makes up 68.6% of all railroad signal technicians. Comparatively, 16.5% of railroad signal technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of railroad signal technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Railroad signal technician race
| Railroad signal technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Railroad signal technician race and ethnicity over time
See how railroad signal technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Railroad signal technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.01% | 5.66% | 2.61% | 13.43% |
| 2011 | 74.04% | 6.94% | 2.40% | 14.25% |
| 2012 | 74.42% | 5.71% | 3.18% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 75.50% | 5.77% | 2.53% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 74.56% | 5.28% | 2.81% | 14.70% |
| 2015 | 74.77% | 5.57% | 1.86% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 74.64% | 5.94% | 2.67% | 14.29% |
| 2017 | 73.03% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 74.08% | 6.12% | 2.29% | 14.73% |
| 2019 | 74.09% | 5.80% | 2.51% | 15.38% |
| 2020 | 71.74% | 4.22% | 2.42% | 17.24% |
| 2021 | 68.56% | 6.71% | 2.35% | 16.52% |
Railroad signal technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,625 |
| White | $54,843 |
| Black or African American | $49,703 |
| Asian | $52,479 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,347 |
Average railroad signal technician age
See how the average age of railroad signal technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Railroad signal technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Railroad signal technician age breakdown
The average age of railroad signal technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the railroad signal technician population.
Railroad signal technician age breakdown
| Railroad Signal Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Railroad signal technician educational attainment
The most common degree for railroad signal technicians is high school diploma, with 41% of railroad signal technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 24% and diploma degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Diploma, 24%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Railroad signal technicians by degree level
| Railroad signal technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Diploma | 24% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Railroad signal technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,895 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,557 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,426 |
Railroad signal technician employment statistics
Company size where railroad signal technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where railroad signal technicians work.
Railroad signal technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Railroad signal technician turnover and employment statistics
Railroad signal technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for railroad signal technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Railroad signal technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Railroad signal technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average railroad signal technician tenure
The average railroad signal technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 railroad signal technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Railroad signal technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Railroad signal technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of railroad signal technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Railroad Signal Technician | 3.56% | - |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |
Similar railroad signal technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retrofit Installer | 1.73% | 15,070 |
| Millwright Apprentice | 2.00% | 94,042 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Hvac Helper | 3.67% | 31,508 |
| Gas Appliance Mechanic | 3.71% | 36,841 |
| Pipe Organ Technician | 8.86% | 30,189 |